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Special Occasion Cupcakes

Greenveil's read: consider avoiding. Food health critical · 8 additives of concern.

Food health
Critical
Chemical concern
Not assessed

Allergens

  • Egg
  • Gluten
  • Soy
  • Sulphites

Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 9 Mar 2017

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Why it's rated this way

8 additives on this label are on our additives-of-concern list.

  1. TartrazineHigh concernSouthampton study link to hyperactivity/attention effects in children; can trigger reactions in sensitive individuals.
    What it is
    Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
    Why it's flagged
    Southampton study link to hyperactivity/attention effects in children; can trigger reactions in sensitive individuals.
    Regulatory basis
    Greenveil's curated additives-of-concern list, which cites the authority behind each entry.
    How sure we are
    High confidence. Matched by the additive code declared on the label.
  2. Sunset yellow FCFHigh concernSouthampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.
    What it is
    Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
    Why it's flagged
    Southampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.
    Regulatory basis
    Greenveil's curated additives-of-concern list, which cites the authority behind each entry.
    How sure we are
    High confidence. Matched by the additive code declared on the label.
  3. Brilliant blue FCFModerate concernSynthetic dye; allergic-type reactions reported in sensitive individuals.
    What it is
    Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
    Why it's flagged
    Synthetic dye; allergic-type reactions reported in sensitive individuals.
    Regulatory basis
    Greenveil's curated additives-of-concern list, which cites the authority behind each entry.
    How sure we are
    High confidence. Matched by the additive code declared on the label.
  4. Ammonia caramelModerate concernCaramel colour class III; may contain 4-methylimidazole (4-MEI), an animal carcinogen.
    What it is
    Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
    Why it's flagged
    Caramel colour class III; may contain 4-methylimidazole (4-MEI), an animal carcinogen.
    Regulatory basis
    Greenveil's curated additives-of-concern list, which cites the authority behind each entry.
    How sure we are
    High confidence. Matched by the additive code declared on the label.
  5. Calcium phosphatesMinor concernInorganic phosphate additives are highly bioavailable; high additive-phosphate intake is associated with increased cardiovascular and kidney burden, particularly in chronic kidney disease.
    What it is
    Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
    Why it's flagged
    Inorganic phosphate additives are highly bioavailable; high additive-phosphate intake is associated with increased cardiovascular and kidney burden, particularly in chronic kidney disease.
    Regulatory basis
    Greenveil's curated additives-of-concern list, which cites the authority behind each entry.
    How sure we are
    High confidence. Matched by the additive code declared on the label.
  6. Polysorbate 80Minor concernSynthetic emulsifier linked in animal and in-vitro studies to gut-microbiome disruption and intestinal inflammation; human evidence is emerging.
    What it is
    Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
    Why it's flagged
    Synthetic emulsifier linked in animal and in-vitro studies to gut-microbiome disruption and intestinal inflammation; human evidence is emerging.
    Regulatory basis
    Greenveil's curated additives-of-concern list, which cites the authority behind each entry.
    How sure we are
    High confidence. Matched by the additive code declared on the label.
  7. DiphosphatesMinor concernInorganic phosphate additives are highly bioavailable; high additive-phosphate intake is associated with increased cardiovascular and kidney burden, particularly in chronic kidney disease.
    What it is
    Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
    Why it's flagged
    Inorganic phosphate additives are highly bioavailable; high additive-phosphate intake is associated with increased cardiovascular and kidney burden, particularly in chronic kidney disease.
    Regulatory basis
    Greenveil's curated additives-of-concern list, which cites the authority behind each entry.
    How sure we are
    High confidence. Matched by the additive code declared on the label.
  8. Carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC)Minor concernSynthetic emulsifier linked in animal and in-vitro studies to gut-microbiome disruption and intestinal inflammation; human evidence is emerging.
    What it is
    Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
    Why it's flagged
    Synthetic emulsifier linked in animal and in-vitro studies to gut-microbiome disruption and intestinal inflammation; human evidence is emerging.
    Regulatory basis
    Greenveil's curated additives-of-concern list, which cites the authority behind each entry.
    How sure we are
    High confidence. Matched by the additive code declared on the label.

A food's rating also reflects nutrition (Nutri-Score) and processing (NOVA); the additives above are the ingredient-level part of it.

Ingredients

  • Sugar50.9%No flag›
  • Sucrose14.1%No flag›
  • Maltodextrin14.1%No flag›
  • Fortified wheat flour10.4%No flag
  • Flour5.2%No flag›
  • Niacin · E3752.6%No flag
  • Reduced iron1.3%No flag›
  • Thiamin mononitrate0.7%No flag›
  • Riboflavin · E1010.3%No flag
  • Folic acid0.3%No flag›
  • Soya oil5.2%No flag›
  • Margarine2.6%No flag›
  • Fat1.3%No flag
  • Partially hydrogenated soybean oil0.7%No flag›
  • Soya oil0.3%No flag›
  • Skimmed milk powder0.2%No flag
  • Water<0.1%No flag›
  • Cottonseed oil<0.1%No flag›
  • Salt<0.1%No flag›
  • Mono- and diglycerides · E471<0.1%No flag
  • Soya lecithinNo flag›
  • Artificially flavoredNo flag
  • Colored with beta caroteneNo flag
  • Retinyl palmitateNo flag›
  • Raising agent0.7%No flag
  • E500ii0.3%No flag
  • Sodium acid pyrophosphate · E450i0.2%No flag
  • Sodium aluminum phosphate · E541<0.1%No flag
  • Monocalcium phosphate · E341i<0.1%No flag
  • Aluminum sulfate · E520<0.1%No flag
  • Foodstarch-modified dextrose0.3%No flag
  • Propylene glycol · E4900.2%No flag
  • Mono- and diesters of fatty acids<0.1%No flag
  • Mono- and diglycerides with bht and citric acid as preservatives<0.1%No flag
  • Salt<0.1%No flag›
  • Skimmed milk<0.1%No flag
  • Sorbitan monostearate · E491No flag
  • Soya lecithinNo flag›
  • Xanthan gum · E415No flag
  • Cellulose gum · E466Low

    Synthetic emulsifier linked in animal and in-vitro studies to gut-microbiome disruption and intestinal inflammation; human evidence is emerging.

  • Polysorbate 60 · E435No flag
  • Wheat starchNo flag›
  • Propylene glycol · E490No flag
  • Citric acid · E330No flag
  • Silicon dioxide · E551No flag
  • Cocoa processed with alkaliNo flag
  • DextroseNo flag›
  • Caramel color · E150aNo flag
  • SaltNo flag›
  • Natural and artificial flavouringNo flag
  • WaterNo flag›
  • Corn syrupNo flag›
  • Polysorbate 80 · E433Low

    Synthetic emulsifier linked in animal and in-vitro studies to gut-microbiome disruption and intestinal inflammation; human evidence is emerging.

  • Glycerin · E422No flag
  • Wheat starchNo flag›
  • SulfiteNo flag›
  • Egg whiteNo flag›
  • Whole eggsNo flag
  • Corn starchNo flag›
  • Dextrin · E1400No flag
  • Confectioner's glazeNo flag
  • Carnauba wax · E903No flag
  • Cocoa powderNo flag›
  • Soya flourNo flag›
  • Yellow 6 lake · E110High

    Southampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.

  • Yellow 5 lake · E102High

    Southampton study link to hyperactivity/attention effects in children; can trigger reactions in sensitive individuals.

  • Blue 1 lake · E133Moderate

    Synthetic dye; allergic-type reactions reported in sensitive individuals.

  • Guar gum · E412No flag
  • Triethyl citrate · E1505No flag
  • Propylene glycol monoestersNo flag
  • MonodiglyceridesNo flag
  • Sodium stearoyl lactylate · E481No flag
  • Calcium silicate · E552No flag
  • OrangeNo flag›
  • LemonsNo flag›
  • Glycerin · E422No flag
  • VanillaNo flag›
  • Ammonia caramel (E150C)Moderate

    Caramel colour class III; may contain 4-methylimidazole (4-MEI), an animal carcinogen.

  • Calcium phosphates (E341)Low

    Inorganic phosphate additives are highly bioavailable; high additive-phosphate intake is associated with increased cardiovascular and kidney burden, particularly in chronic kidney disease.

  • Diphosphates (E450)Low

    Inorganic phosphate additives are highly bioavailable; high additive-phosphate intake is associated with increased cardiovascular and kidney burden, particularly in chronic kidney disease.

Show original label text

Sugar, sucrose, maltodextrin, enriched wheat flour bleached (flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), soybean oil, margarine and shortening (partially hydrogenated soybean oil, soybean oil, nonfat dry milk and water, partially hydrogenated cottonseed oil, salt, mono- and diglycerides, soybean lecithin, artificially flavored, colored with beta carotene, vitamin a palmitate added), leavening (baking soda, sodium acid pyrophosphate, sodium aluminum phosphate, monocalcium phosphate, aluminum sulfate), foodstarch-modified dextrose, propylene glycol, mono & diesters of fatty acids, mono & diglycerides with bht & citric acid as preservatives, salt, nonfat milk solids, sorbitan monostearate, soy lecithin, xanthan gum, cellulose gum, polysorbate 60, wheat starch, propylene glycol, citric acid, silicon dioxide, cocoa processed with alkali, dextrose, caramel color, salt, natural and artificial flavor, water, corn syrup, polysorbate 80, glycerin, wheat starch, sulfites, egg whites, whole eggs, corn starch, dextrin, confectioner's glaze, carnauba wax, cocoa powder, soy flour, yellow 6 lake, yellow 5 lake, blue 1 lake, guar gum, triethyl citrate, propylene glycol monoesters, monodiglycerides, sodium stearoyl lactylate, calcium silicate, oranges, lemons, glycerin, vanilla

Alerts

Declared allergens

This product declares Egg, Gluten, Soy, Sulphites.

Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 9 Mar 2017

Food health

Nutrition profile and additives of concern

Contains additive of concern
  • TartrazineSouthampton study link to hyperactivity/attention effects in children; can trigger reactions in sensitive individuals.
  • Sunset yellow FCFSouthampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.
  • Brilliant blue FCFSynthetic dye; allergic-type reactions reported in sensitive individuals.
  • Ammonia caramelCaramel colour class III; may contain 4-methylimidazole (4-MEI), an animal carcinogen.
  • Calcium phosphatesInorganic phosphate additives are highly bioavailable; high additive-phosphate intake is associated with increased cardiovascular and kidney burden, particularly in chronic kidney disease.
  • Polysorbate 80Synthetic emulsifier linked in animal and in-vitro studies to gut-microbiome disruption and intestinal inflammation; human evidence is emerging.
  • DiphosphatesInorganic phosphate additives are highly bioavailable; high additive-phosphate intake is associated with increased cardiovascular and kidney burden, particularly in chronic kidney disease.
  • Carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC)Synthetic emulsifier linked in animal and in-vitro studies to gut-microbiome disruption and intestinal inflammation; human evidence is emerging.

Per-ingredient concern · chemical identity, not food safety

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1 high · 7 low · 10 not assessed

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  2. 10MargarineNot assessed

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